Bears Drown Stars in Fog 21 to 0 All-Star Show
In Soldier Field's fog bound ninth annual All Star clash, the Chicago Bears crushed the stars 21 to 0 before a record crowd of 101,100. Sid Luckman Hugh Gallarneau led the scoring with a 60 yard drive and an eight yard scamper, while George Halas’s club dominated despite 1940 41 defections. The game raised about 160000 for army and navy relief, the largest daily sports fund since Pearl Harbor.
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Bruce Smith
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Slambang Football In Southwest Shifts To Military Mood
In a Red Grange series on 194 football, the Southwest is highlighted for aggressive wide open play. The piece notes rough, rawboned athletes from cow country who relish tough games and a military minded approach, promising a striking, responsive football trend.
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Japanese betting tale highlights cross cultural clash
Max II, former AP foreign correspondent, recalls a Japan race thrill where ten-yen bets led to a brief pokey stay due to language barriers. The piece contrasts fans who bet ten dollars with the need to arrest the jockey, and notes other sports and military-themed items, including a Notre Dame versus Wisconsin grid preview and a sandlot mishap leading to a first-base reversal.
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Segura Signals Return At Crest Hills National Meet
In New York Aug 29 after two dull days at Crest Hills the national tennis championships expect a jolt as Segura the famed Cuadorean declares he will play his first round match at 3 30 p m today against Ensign Edwards of Ithaca in the men s event Ted Schroeder Jr top seed meets Corp Gilbert Hunt Jr of Langley Field Va William Talbert of Cincinnati faces E Victor Seixas Jr of Philadelphia Frankie Parker now in Los Angeles opposes Richard Hart of Miami The evening feature pairs Alejo Russell of Argentina against Bob Falkenburg and in mixed doubles Louise Brough joins Schroeder to face Mr and Mrs Robert Dixon of Syracuse Women s singles were light except for two first round matches
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Romance Hurler Twirls No-Hitter in Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids Romances beat Greensboro in their three game State Softball Championship series opener. A seventh inning homer by Robert Rogers sealed the score as Russ Deberry pitched a no hit no run game for the Romances.
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Dan Greensboro
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Russ Deberry
Derby prep and racing notes sweep Saratoga and Santa Anita
Trainer Dutch Wilhelm plans to ship W. E. Boeing's Devil's Thame to California after the hopeful at Saratoga to rest boss for the 143rd Kentucky Derby. Army relief officials set 75000 as goal for Dodgers Army All Stars game in Baltimore on Sept 16. Oklahoma U. to get most stars from North South high school All Star game in Oklahoma City last night unless visiting coaches prove pushy salesmen. Japanese evacuation Station at Santa Anita race track closes as laps moved out with no clear move-in date.
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California
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Army
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Santa Anita Race Track
Red Sox widen Piedmont lead with 6-5 win over Twins
Greensboro extends their Piedmont League edge by beating Winston-Salem 6-5 as Portsmouth loses to Norfolk. Red Sox add an 11th win in 14. Garagen Braxton pitched five hits to beat Portsmouth 3-1 in the opener. MckKinney homered for Tarou. Asheville topped Charlotte 6-5 in 10 innings with Lukasiuk driving Rice home. Richmond edged Durham 6-1 as Wright allowed five hits.
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League Leaders Endseason Tabs in Major Stats
National League top batters include Reiser Brooklyn .328 Slaughter St Louis .324 Ott New York 94 runs and Slaughter 837 runs batted in. Brooklyn hurler French and Wyse lead pitchers. American League batting leaders include Williams Boston .343 Gordon New York and Wright Chicago 337 runs Williams 112. Doerr and DiMaggio 87 RBIs. Pesky Boston 168 hits Spence Washington 166 doubles Maggio Higgens Doerr Kolloway 33 triples Spence Heath 12 home runs Williams 27 Keller 23 stolen bases Case 33 Kubel 21.
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Mt Holly Kannapolis Meet For Girls Softball Title
In Mt Holly on August 25 the Girls State Softball final matches feature American Yarn Processing of Mt Holly against Cannon Mills of Kannapolis. A Y P defended their title by defeating Canton 11 to 1 in the semifinals behind a no hit bid by Jiggs Quillen who allowed a walk and an error for Canton's run. Kannapolis advanced past Canton 7 to 6 in the other semifinal.
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Coast League umpires drive 125 miles in 2 days
San Diego August 29 Ray Snyder and Wally Hood Coast League umpires ignored travel restrictions by cranking up Snyder's 1919 model car and driving from Los Angeles to cover 125 miles in two days. The journey showcased dedication to officiating duties as they arrived ready for assignment.
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Gotham Twilight Grid Game Set for Today in Brooklyn
Brooklyn's professional football Dodgers host Green Bay in an exhibition at 6 15 p m Gotham's first twilight grid game slated today as the Dodgers seek their first victory of the campaign over the Packers in an outdoor venue in Brooklyn Aug 29 P The contest begins at 6 15 p m local time and marks Gotham's debut twilight match with Green Bay in this series
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Tom Harmon Ineligible for Army All Star Teams
Ariz Aug 29 Tom Harmon University of Michigan halfback 1938-40 cannot join either army all star football teams due to flight training at a bombing school rendering him ineligible.
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Caddie predicts hole in one for woman golfer
Olympia Washington August 29 Mrs H C Brodie prepared to drive at the Olympia Country and Golf Club when her caddie said watch this Mrs Brodie is going to make it in one She did it marking her second hole in one of the season.
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Doctor Faber to Lead Maryland Lacrosse Post Face
Army reports Dr Jack Faber will leave Maryland Sept 3 to captain in the U S Sanitary Corps He will manage business side of athletics and remain lacrosse head coach Medwick unpopular at Sportsman's Park Dizzy Dean labels him the most unpopular visiting athlete in St Louis August 29 1940.
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Speedy Slant On Southwest High Honors List
Favored Texas leads the All-America selections with runners up Texas A M and long shot Texas Christian. Notables include ends Bill Henderson Texas A M Bruce Alford TCU Tackles Stan Mandel Texas guard Orville Johnson S M U centers B M Sibley Texas A M Wil Allbright Texas Tech backs Dean Bagley TCU Dick Dinelle Rice Wayne Shaw SMU etc New coach Jimmy Stewart SM ULU
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Dick Dinelle
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Milt Crain
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Dave Jones
Bob Forte
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Jimmy Stewart
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Texas A and M Leads Preseason Football Race
Texas A and M, defending conference champion, faces a lighter lineup yet remains strong with 10 starting lettermen. Dana X Bible counts on stars like Stan Mauldin and Wai ton Roberts while noting losses of Crain Layden and Sutner. Texas Christian and Arkansas jostle for position as Rice Baylor SMU and Texas Tech show varying depth in the Border Conference race.
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Landis doubles past Lexington to reach North State finals
Landis defeated Lexington 2 1 in game one and 9 2 in game two to secure a berth in the North State League title series. Red Ennis pitched seven strong in the nightcap as Landis exploded for four runs in the second inning. Thomasville beat Hickory 19 7 at Hickory, while Concord swept Mooresville 9 8 and 4 2 to end Mooresville’s 13 game win streak.
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Baseball results and standings update across multiple leagues
Baseball results from national and minor leagues show Boston beating Chicago 4 0 and New York 3 Cleveland 0 while Detroit tops Washington 10 7. National League scores include St Louis and Philadelphia wins and postponed New York at Pittsburgh. Minor leagues feature Piedmont Albany Eastern and Southern league results with several postponed games and doubleheader notes.
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Baseball game headlines with probables and matchups
Today features multiple MLB games with probable pitchers and matching teams. Chicago visits Boston while Cleveland plays New York, Detroit at Washington and St. Louis at Philadelphia headline the slate alongside Boston versus Cincinnati Brooklyn versus Chicago Philadelphia versus St. Louis New York against Pittsburgh and Greensboro visiting Winston Salem.
Wallace Wade Name Dixie Eleven to Face Redskins
Maj. Wallace Wade selects an all southern United States Army team for the clash with the Washington Redskins at Los Angeles Coliseum. The lineup features eight Texas Aggies, a backfield of Texas A and M stars, and stars from Vanderbilt Florida and Texas, while two guards and a center hail from A and M and Texas. The game follows college rules with two pro football tweaks including goal-line posts and a one knee rule exception.
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Regulars Back In Lineup To Spell Trouble To Rival Clubs
Yankees regain lineup strength as injuries ease with Spud Chandler back on mound securing a 3-0 win over the Cleveland Indians. Buddy Hassett at first base returns, Gerry Friddy shifts, Rizzuto homers twice, Rosar adds a homer. Dodgers lose ground as Cardinals win both ends of a doubleheader while Giants idle due to weather.
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Whirlaway set for big win at Garden State Park
Whirlaway, the famed turf horse, is expected to boost his earnings to 5468,000 by winning the 16.0 added Trenton handicap at Garden State Park. A near 44,000 crowd is anticipated as the chestnut four year old seeks victory over Calumet Cannonball and Rosetown among others.
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